A1 — Beginnernoun
zia
aunt
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
parentefamiliare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
nipote
Usage note
Male counterpart: 'zio' (uncle). Plural: 'zie' (aunts), 'zii' (aunts and uncles). Informally Italians address older family friends as 'zia/zio' out of affection.
Example
"Mia zia abita in campagna e fa un'ottima pasta al forno."
"My aunt lives in the countryside and makes excellent baked pasta."
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